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Potassium plays a specific protective role against intracellular calcium overload, and low potassium makes the heart more vulnerable. Potassium protects the kidneys from damage. Magnesium glycinate causes no diarrhea or laxative effect, making it the best option for ongoing supplementation. Calcium supplementation effectively resolves dry coughs in both children and adults. A small amount of salt taken immediately can reverse sodium-depletion muscle weakness within minutes. Potassium is highly protective to the kidney. Supplementing potassium and magnesium during a fast prevents arriving at the end of the fast in a depleted state. Magnesium directly protects the kidney and supports blood pressure regulation and dozens of enzymatic functions. Magnesium calms the nervous system, reducing the heightened sensitivity and irritability associated with PMS. One hour of sweat-producing exercise can effectively clear the approximately 1,000 milligrams of excess sodium that the typical American consumes daily. Maintaining electrolyte levels throughout a fast means even a moderate insulin response at the first meal will not push them into deficiency territory. Increasing dietary potassium int…